The Transparent Hiring Pledge

Why this matters

Job hunting is hard enough without being misled and mistreated.

Too many people spend hours tailoring resumes, filling out forms, and writing thoughtful cover letters… only to be met with silence. Or worse, they discover the job never really existed, was quietly paused, or was already filled before they even applied.

Even when roles are active, job seekers face:

📭 No acknowledgment or response after applying
🤷 Unclear timelines and no updates on the process
🥸 Missing or misleading information about pay, expectations, or remote status

It's a waste of everyone's time. It's bad for the economy. It kills motivation and contributes to burnout, anxiety, depression, and financial stress—especially for those living on unemployment benefits, paycheck-to-paycheck. And it's a terrible way to build trust with new hires.

The Pledge

Companies that sign this pledge commit:

👻 No Ghost Jobs: We only post roles we are actively hiring for.
📅 Clear Timelines: We communicate estimated timelines for reviewing applications.
📬 Close the Loop: We notify all interviewees in a timely fashion when a position has been filled.
✍️ Job Details Matter: We provide accurate information about job responsibilities, pay range, and remote work options.
🧍 Human Review: At least one real person looks at every application.

🔎 More details

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🏢 For employers

Show that you value job seekers’ time and trust.

By signing the pledge:

• You’ll be listed in our directory of transparent employers
• You’ll receive a “Transparent Hiring” badge to display on your website
• You’ll gain visibility among values-driven candidates who prioritize respectful workplaces

✍️ Sign the Pledge

💼 For Job Seekers

You deserve to know which companies are taking hiring seriously.

By supporting the pledge:

• You’ll get access to a curated list of companies that commit to fair hiring
• You can filter your job search by companies with real accountability
• You’ll be part of a movement to make hiring better for everyone

Subscribe in Support

Spread the word

Here's how you can help grow the movement

We're going to need your help in finding more employers—and job seekers supporting the pledge—and these actions below are great places to start.

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Post on social media

Especially if you have a big following, this can be an incredible tool to reach employers.

Send an email to an employer

Faster than a letter, but not as effective. Still worth it, though!

Subscribe in support & stay updated

Our newsletter is a pledge to you, as well

You'll not only get access to our entire list of employers who have taken the pledge, but you'll get weekly updates on new pledging employers, and great resources for job hunting from our parent org: Job Seekers Union. We'll never spam you with tons of useless emails, and you can unsubscribe easily.

Your name will never be shared with any employers unless we have your expressed permission formally documented, and you have no obligation to let employers know that you’re supporting the pledge.